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NHTSA Recall 08V177000: Air (parking brake)

MACK TRUCKS, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66 vehicles. It affects 2009 Mack Gu.

66
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2008
owners notified (May 9)
NHTSA campaign08V177000
Manufacturer campaignSC0339
ComponentPARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR
Report receivedApril 17, 2008
Owner notificationMay 9, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mack is recalling 66 my 2009 gu trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.

Safety risk

If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the mv-3 dash valve for the production date code. Valves in the affected production lots will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2008. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Mack trucks recall no. Sc0339.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V177000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Gu2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.